Vietnam accelerates transmission projects to support power imports from Laos

The National Power Transmission Corporation (EVNNPT) is accelerating two key 220 kV transmission line projects - Tuong Duong–Do Luong and Do Luong–Nam Cam - to strengthen power supply in Nghe An province and enable electricity imports from Laos.

FTSE Russell upgrades Vietnam to secondary emerging market status

The upgrade is expected to take effect on September 21, 2026, subject to an interim assessment in March 2026 to confirm Vietnam’s progress in improving market access through global brokers.

Bac Ninh tops Vietnam’s exports for third consecutive month

Electronics, phones, and machinery continue to lead Vietnam’s export growth, up 16% year-on-year.

Ho Chi Minh City unveils blueprint for future megacity

The 2050 vision for Ho Chi Minh City includes smart transit, AI innovation, and regional integration through sustainable infrastructure.

Party Central Committee reviews nominations for 14th term leadership

Vietnam’s Party Central Committee opens its 13th session, voting on personnel nominations and reviewing political reports for the 14th Party Congress.

Experts urge Hanoi to embrace water, not fight it

Experts are urging Hanoi to move from the mindset of “fighting water” to “living with water” by transforming existing urban spaces such as parks, plazas, and parking lots into temporary rainwater reservoirs during heavy storms or tidal surges.

Nearly 1,400 flights canceled as weather disrupts Vietnam’s skies

According to preliminary statistics from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), 1,380 domestic flights were canceled in the first nine months of 2025.

Vietnamese-American tennis star Learner Tien becomes teenage millionaire

The teenage tennis prodigy with Vietnamese roots is on a remarkable rise in 2025.

Concerts showcase national spirit and cultural growth

Vietnamese audiences have witnessed the rise of large-scale music concerts, which are not only moments of artistic ecstasy but also serve as cultural bridges gathering national spirit, creative aspirations, and the power of community.

Hanoi police probe cryptocurrency project linked to entrepreneur Nguyen Hoa Binh

Police confirm no exceptions in investigation of complaints tied to the AntEx project.

Mild 3.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Cao Bang Province

A small earthquake struck Cao Bang on October 7 with no reported damage, according to the Institute of Geophysics.

Lang Son hydropower dam collapses after heavy rain

The Bac Khe 1 Hydropower Dam in Lang Son collapsed under high water pressure from Typhoon Matmo’s rainfall, with no casualties reported.

Historic floods hit Thai Nguyen as Cau River surpasses 2024 record

Vietnam issues Level 3 disaster warning after the Cau River in Thai Nguyen surpasses historic flood levels.

Man brings ancient tea from Tay Con Linh mountain to the US

Tea products processed from ancient tea buds on the misty mountain of Tay Con Linh are sold in the US by Trieu Vinh Lau (born in 1991), an ethnic minority resident in the highland region of Tuyen Quang.

2026 wage hike proposal: higher pay for workers, manageable costs for employers

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) proposes that from early 2026, regional minimum wages will rise by an average of 7.2 percent, equivalent to VND250,000-350,000 per month.

What can be done to bring apartment prices down?

Apartment prices in Hanoi and HCMC have continued to surge, with many projects reaching VND150-300 million per sqm. Experts say that for prices to drop naturally, multiple solutions are needed beyond just increasing supply.

HCM City to spend $1.3 million inspecting 186 aging apartment buildings

The HCMC Department of Construction proposes urgent inspections of old residential complexes under the new housing law.

A tale of two storms: How Hanoi began learning its own lessons

Hanoi shows faster, smarter coordination after recent floods, yet the battle against chronic flooding continues.

Vung Tau celebrates Nghinh Ong Festival, honoring the guardian of the sea

Thousands join the century-old whale worship festival, praying for safe voyages and abundant harvests.

Planning for 2030: Vietnam targets $8,500 GDP per capita

The government has issued Resolution No. 306 on adjustments to the national master planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision extending to 2050.

Selling only leaves to foreign buyers, a company earns $15 million

In just the first eight months of 2025, a Vietnamese business has earned approximately 392 billion VND (around $15.1 million) solely by exporting various types of plant leaves to foreign customers.

Vietnam’s southern expressway dazzles from above

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh Road project nears completion with bridges and vast rubber fields visible from above.

Vietnam’s road network sustains nearly $40 million in storm damage

Typhoon Bualoi severely impacts national and local road systems, with Thanh Hoa among the hardest hit.

HCM City intensifies tourism security with real-time AI alerts

Tourism order officers will patrol key areas to detect, prevent, and have the authority to apprehend individuals caught committing crimes such as assault, robbery, or pickpocketing against tourists.

Flooding disrupts flight operations at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport

Due to heavy rain brought by Typhoon Matmo (Storm No. 11) on the morning of October 7, several auxiliary areas at Noi Bai International Airport experienced localized flooding.